Points of interest

Unique trees, heritage of the hydraulic Cinca Canalsand bird watching.

Route description 

This trail, of easy-moderate difficulty, starts at the old flour mill (Molino de Chuaquín), which today has been renovated and transformed into a multiusespace :exhibition room, area dedicated to puppet shows, another for Parchis (Ludo)and the machine room for the old mill.

Throughout the walk you will pass around the impressive Cinca Canal and its aqueducts, discover 7 unique species of tree as well as some of the birds of the area. The Mediterranean forest with its flora and fauna leads down to the crystal clear water of the Cinca River. If you are lucky maybe you might see some birds of prey in acrobatic flight such as the Red Kite.

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Carrasca, Quercus ilex L. subsp. ballota. 
This holm oak reaches a height of 9 metres. At the base of the trunk its diameter is 1.37 metres and the circumference 4.4 metres. It divides into 5 main branches. Until around 20 years ago, people hunting thrushes with catapults would use it as den. They were responsible for placing a large stone at the base of the split in the tree trunk to force the main branches to point to the floor and so achieve a better hiding place. The tree is in excellent condition and grows on private land.

Location: This tree is reached by taking the A-2205 road, which runs from Adahuesca to Colungo. 3 kms before arriving in Colungo, there is a small unsigned path to the left. Follow this path and after crossing a small almond grove and walking for a further 250 metres, the tree stands in a spot know as Barranco Fornocal.

Almez, litonero (Celtis australis).

This tree grows at the side of the ancient Mequinenza-Broto livestock track. In the past it would have been common to see shepherds and their flocks resting under the branches on their route between seasonal pastures. The base of the tree is more than 4.5 metres in circumference and its 9 branches grow from the trunk at approximately 2.5 metres from the ground. It is good condition although the higher branches are quite sparse.

Location: The point of departure for reference is the intersection between the A-1229 road (Alcanadre Bridge on the N-240- Abiego) and the A-1231 road (Peraltilla-Abiego.) From here, head towards Azlor. After 1.5km take the path to the left, which is in fact the aforementioned livestock track. After 2km the large nettle tree comes into view on the right.

This tree is surrounded by small stands of holm oaks, cultivated fields and sprawling vineyards. The perimeter of the base of its trunk measures 5.25 metres and its three huge branches start at a height of 1.8 metres from the floor. The dome-shaped form of the tree is almost perfect and standing under the huge braches is both impressive and welcoming. The tree is in excellent condition.

Location: 2km from Adahuesca on the A-1229 road towards Huesca, take a path to the left, which is just a few metres beyond a curve in the road. Keep following signs for “Leyendas al Paso” and approximately 2.7km after leaving the main road, you will find the tree, just after passing in front of livestock corral. It is also possible to reach the tree from Adahuesca via the Romanesque chapel of Trevino.